Exploring the National Parks

129: Haunted National Parks (Vol. 3)


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Ghostly holiday parties, dancing desert lights, and a low‑tide cave with a mind of its own. Ready to let curiosity win for one spooky night?

In this episode, we cover:

  • Halloween traditions in and around the parks!
  • El Tovar at Grand Canyon and the friendly specter of Fred Harvey
  • Big Bend by night, unexplained lights, and why it can feel like the loneliest park in the lower 48
  • Acadia’s Devil’s Oven sea cave, low tide, and why the NPS wants you to give it space
  • Your task for today: We hope we've convinced you that there's a lot more to our national parks than meets the eye! Head over to the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram pages and let us know what you think. What's your favorite spooky story from a national park?

    Planning your own spooky adventures?

    Dirt In My Shoes National Parks Itineraries: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-park-trip-itineraries/ 

    Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/

    National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/ 

    Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/

    Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/haunted-national-parks-vol-3/

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